They know they don’t have to let her do whatever she wants, right? They’re standing there gawking like Shannon is gonna wish them over to the cornfield if they ever object to her behavior.
That kid would be cleaning up anything that did not involve electricity, sharps, or biohazard. And when we were done discussing why it is bad to break things in the house – she had better be remorseful.
See, back in my day, if I ended up doing something like this, my parents would’ve busted my @$$ with a belt and grounded me for an indetermined period of time . . . but God forbid we discipline children in this day age, because it’s “child abuse.” And people wonder why children are so unruly, ill-behaved, ill-mannered, and have no respect for anything these days.
Spectacular chain reaction! I’m happy they decided to have Shannon learn a martial art. Over time she will learn to keep her destructive potential under control and only use it when she really wants to. But I have the impression that Wrestling would have been more suitable for her instead of Karate.
I like Shannon, and I’m proud to say it. I’m sure all of you Shannon-bashers were charming, perfect children, raised by charming perfect former children.
White belt, just a beginner. Both my parents had black belts, 7th dan. Got turfed out of a couple apartments due to “practicing”. That happened before us kids came along.They found something to do that was better than judo. lol
When our son was taking taekwondo, and learning staff routines, the instructors told the class to practice outside – away from the house, windows, cars, trees, bushes, pets, etc.Pretty much for this reason.It was always impressive watching 50 people doing routines during black belt tests – the whole room had to be synchronized because anyone who wasn’t doing exactly what the rest of the class was doing was sure to get whacked.There was no room for errors.
Shannon has MIA dad and Aunt that would do anything for her.She used to be funny Now she just annoying Now some of us feel sorry others hate or dislike her.
And there is is Shannon did not do all that on purpose, but because she did not fall into the fetal position crying out for forgiveness she is evil. Screw that crap. Yes, make her clean it up, but without anger, IT WAS AN ACCIDENT, D A M M I T.
An accident by an exuberant young person and part of her martial arts training will be taking responsibility and cleaning up the mess. It’s good they are getting her into some things that will help use up the excess energy she seems to have.
nightflight 8 months ago
Wow. Go away.
Doneaver 8 months ago
People wonder why she is not ready for starting a family.
e.professor 8 months ago
What causes a bigger wreck? Shannon’s karate or Steff’s social media post?
Mordock999 Premium Member 8 months ago
Oh, GOD!
I spoke of the Devil yesterday, and She Appeared today!
BJShipley1 8 months ago
They know they don’t have to let her do whatever she wants, right? They’re standing there gawking like Shannon is gonna wish them over to the cornfield if they ever object to her behavior.
Cheapskate0 8 months ago
Is it just me or is Shannon getting bigger?
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 8 months ago
Most don’t know this, but that was how Sampson did it.
(he said with a straight face)
thevideostoreguy 8 months ago
One kick ruined half the house! She’s unstoppable!
Asharah 8 months ago
Send Jonah the bill
jea9hrkr 8 months ago
That kid would be cleaning up anything that did not involve electricity, sharps, or biohazard. And when we were done discussing why it is bad to break things in the house – she had better be remorseful.
J. Scarbrough 8 months ago
See, back in my day, if I ended up doing something like this, my parents would’ve busted my @$$ with a belt and grounded me for an indetermined period of time . . . but God forbid we discipline children in this day age, because it’s “child abuse.” And people wonder why children are so unruly, ill-behaved, ill-mannered, and have no respect for anything these days.
beb01 8 months ago
It’s been a while since we saw the destructive Shannon. sigh I wasa hoping that we had seen the last of the Destructoress.
Joe1962 Premium Member 8 months ago
My Sunday just got ruined .
cmxx 8 months ago
Kids: Older: same behavior. Larger: same behavior. Resulting damage: more often, more expensive.
montymiff 8 months ago
Funny, all the people midweek who wished they’d do a Shannon day instead seem to have disappeared.
lvlax 8 months ago
Well.. Now Toni is going to want to wait til she’s in her 40’s to have a child. ;)
Bring on the Gun / Bets reunion!!
kenhense 8 months ago
Shannon is now 7 or 8? She would know better.
Willow Mt Lyon 8 months ago
Shannon didn’t mean to. Uh, Shannon, no more martial arts in the house, please.
Crann Bethadh 8 months ago
She taught that furniture a lesson. It won’t ever be sneaking up behind her.
illuminare 8 months ago
good as in good at being a destructive little nightmare
ct0760 8 months ago
Its kids like this that remind me how blessed I am to not have children (thank you)
dadoctah 8 months ago
“It’s okay, Shannon killed the bad lamp.”
French Persons Premium Member 8 months ago
Send that kid back to her father in a frikkin’ box.
Rhetorical_Question 8 months ago
WÒOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!
Aladar30 Premium Member 8 months ago
Spectacular chain reaction! I’m happy they decided to have Shannon learn a martial art. Over time she will learn to keep her destructive potential under control and only use it when she really wants to. But I have the impression that Wrestling would have been more suitable for her instead of Karate.
Wilkins068 8 months ago
‘Ive been takin driving lessons too uncle Brad. Can I go driving now?’
snsurone76 8 months ago
Surprising nothing was broken. I hope Brad and Toni make that brat clean up her mess.
OneTime59 8 months ago
Brad n Toni should not pick up after Shannon. Make Shannon clean that mess.
bh05150 8 months ago
The Scrappy-Doo of this comic.
sallymargret 8 months ago
Disgusting.
SquidGamerGal 8 months ago
Congratulations Shannon. You’ve just saved your living room from a vicious table lamp!
preacherman Premium Member 8 months ago
Good is a matter of perspective.
ctolson 8 months ago
Shannon has been a one girl wrecking crew even before she started taking martial arts lessons.
Ellis97 8 months ago
Too good, if you ask me.
Uncle Bob 8 months ago
…you even got Greg! …
JayDallas 8 months ago
I can’t be the only one who really dislikes this character…
comic reader 22 8 months ago
Why are the plants in this comic always black? Don’t you have a green crayon?
bestframeforward Premium Member 8 months ago
We’re long overdue for a nice Brad and Tony arc (that lasts more than a one-off Sunday strip :D)
porterrm 8 months ago
This kid is as noxious as a Progressive Insurance commercial.
verticallychallenged Premium Member 8 months ago
I like Shannon, and I’m proud to say it. I’m sure all of you Shannon-bashers were charming, perfect children, raised by charming perfect former children.
Jaymi Cee Premium Member 8 months ago
Everyone in here screaming for Shannon to be beaten like they were as kids…wow! Just wow. you know you can start therapy at any age, right?
DawnQuinn1 8 months ago
White belt, just a beginner. Both my parents had black belts, 7th dan. Got turfed out of a couple apartments due to “practicing”. That happened before us kids came along.They found something to do that was better than judo. lol
jrankin1959 8 months ago
Not that good, kid… nothing’s broken.
gluetrap 8 months ago
Never did like that kid.
WilliamVollmer 8 months ago
Does Shannon’s white belt come with insurance against the damages she causes by practicing in her Aunt Toni’s living room?
BlitzMcD 8 months ago
Not sure which kid is more annoying, this one or “Aypo” over at For Better Or For Worse….
Anon4242 8 months ago
When our son was taking taekwondo, and learning staff routines, the instructors told the class to practice outside – away from the house, windows, cars, trees, bushes, pets, etc.Pretty much for this reason.It was always impressive watching 50 people doing routines during black belt tests – the whole room had to be synchronized because anyone who wasn’t doing exactly what the rest of the class was doing was sure to get whacked.There was no room for errors.
FGWaiss 8 months ago
“…Lord, it’s the Devil, would you look at him? I’d heard about him but I never dreamed he’d have blue eyes and blue jeans.”…Terri Gibbs
Chris Colvard 8 months ago
That is actually pretty good… all that chaos with an economy of movement. Quite a talented little girl.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 8 months ago
Not a great respite from the current arc in the dailies.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 8 months ago
Not a nice picture…..
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 8 months ago
A little remorse child..
Lescoe Brandon 8 months ago
Well, she’s not burning the furniture. BTW, why isn’t she in foster care? Her father abandoned her.
Joe1962 Premium Member 8 months ago
Shannon has MIA dad and Aunt that would do anything for her.She used to be funny Now she just annoying Now some of us feel sorry others hate or dislike her.
liberalnlovinit 8 months ago
Yeah, but what if they sneak up behind you with a banana?
w16521 8 months ago
Those poor lamps never stood a chance.
Terminal Frost Premium Member 8 months ago
And there is is Shannon did not do all that on purpose, but because she did not fall into the fetal position crying out for forgiveness she is evil. Screw that crap. Yes, make her clean it up, but without anger, IT WAS AN ACCIDENT, D A M M I T.
Thehag 8 months ago
An accident by an exuberant young person and part of her martial arts training will be taking responsibility and cleaning up the mess. It’s good they are getting her into some things that will help use up the excess energy she seems to have.
jsimpso1 8 months ago
This indulging her and her worthless Dad is already pretty old
ACTIVIST1234 8 months ago
An accident. She’s a little kid excitedly demonstrating a new skill she learned. Next lesson is how to clean an accident.
Brad and Tony may still think of themselves as babysitters.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 8 months ago
Shannon has proven that she can defend herself against the attack of any number of home furnishings with her Domino Kick!
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 8 months ago
Get her a set of dominos.
Caldonia 8 months ago
Wow! You’re going to be enrolled in day care!
Waddling Eagle 8 months ago
Calamity Jane…
mindjob 8 months ago
We need a new Bruce Lee
DM2860 8 months ago
And that is why they usually only teach blocks to white belts.
D.E.N. 8 months ago
She must have seen Winslow Wong in that old “Marlow” film .
The Quiet One 8 months ago
Shannon, not sure Uncle Brad and Aunt Toni feel the same.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member 8 months ago
But what did that poor lamp ever do to you?
Asharah 8 months ago
At least she’ll know what to do in high school when the captain of the football team grabs her behind.
nightflight 8 months ago
Brad and Toni have been replaced in Greg’s lineup by a whole bunch of ineffective characters all looking for a life raft on this sinking ship.
AwelCruiz 8 months ago
Babysitting Shannon is the most effective birth control ever.
DaBump Premium Member 8 months ago
Ah, I remember playing with dominoes… thanks for the memories!
CoreyTaylor1 8 months ago
Didn’t they send her off to reform school YET!?
Tenax 8 months ago
The domino effect …
Sisyphos 8 months ago
Oh, Lord, save us from Shannon, the Destroyer, the Snark, the Demon-Seed!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 8 months ago
Teaching Shannon karate???Why not something safer,like nuclear science?